John Taffin's Perfect Packin' Pistols..my take.

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

Lol you heard it here first folks its gona be a Harley Davidson next year

[@plowboysghost]

🤣🤣🤣....nope! I might buy another dirt toy, but I'm done with street bikes

[@plowboysghost]

@@crocketgsxr6 🤣. For me it's 3-wheelers almost exclusively, with a big bore 2 Stroke or old school big bore 4 Stroke dirt bike thrown in. No guns will be sacrificed toward that goal, though. Besides..if predictions by some very respected economists come to pass, we're on the precipice of am honest, 20's-30's style DEPRESSION. I won't get letting go of necessities for toys.

[@ronkay1573]

My retirement gift to myself was a 1982 Maico 490 . Air-cooled 2-stroke my favorite.

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

I like my Harley heritage classic

[@A.R.American1]

I like my Harley's been building and riding them for many many years. Only problem with street bikes is all the idiots texting and driving now.

[@kadven6447]

As a Deputy Sheriff in the 80's I packed a m57 41 magnum for a duty weapon loaded with Federal 210 grn JHP. Fantastic piece of hardware, I never felt under gunned. I was confident if I did my part it was a fight stopper. Thanks for another great video!

[@Cowboy7350]

Well Said The Youngsters Today Can't Wrap Their Heads Around The Fact That Lower Capacity Does Not Always Equal Outgunned Take The 9mm They Never Stop To Think Why You Need So Many Of Them Thank You For Your Service Sir

[@plowboysghost]

No one in their right mind would ever feel undergunned with a .41 Magnum! I have several loads loaded up for my Model 57, including 210 XTPs, 210-gr old style semi-jacketed HP, and 170-gr Sierra semi-jacketed HP...all over stout H110 doses, for social services work. I've got the 225-gr NOE H&G #258 Keith clone over H110 for outdoors work

[@joeltowle2737]

Holy Hannah!

[@Bob.W.]

Ya, I've loaded .41 mag 215g SWC up to about 1600 fps in a 6&1/2" Blackhawk. H-110, 2400 and AA no.9, if I recall correctly.

[@grayrecluse7496]

What's your thoughts on nowadays, creating a crime policing?

[@A.R.American1]

I will never understand how the 40 grain black powder load with a 255 grain hard cast bullet gets so underrated. 40 grains of 777 with a 255 grain bullet out of a 4 5/8 inch barrel is moving a little over 1000 fps. That will put down anything that needs to be put down. In one of my kirst converted revolvers or my open top you have a light easy packable gun that will do what ever needs to be done. That load is less pressure than the smokless loads , less recoil too. It can be shot in the Italian saa clones and open tops all day long. The only down side is cleaning really. My other favorite is my ruger bisley 44 magnum with a 3 3/4 inch barrel. I will say you are really getting me interested in the 41 mag may start looking for a S&W in 41 mag like yours.

[@plowboysghost]

I love the .45 Colt full bp load, of course....but I have also really got into .41 Magnum a lot, lately. It's also cool to get the "whut?" looks when you tell someone you have a .41 Magnum😁

[@A.R.American1]

@@plowboysghost I bet it is lol you are really making me think I need a 41 magnum

[@kentuckyheadhunter2413]

Years ago, I always just carried my dad’s old single six out walking in the woods. Now we have packs of coyotes, black bears, and crackheads here in East Kentucky so I’ve upped my game to my Blackhawk .45 Colt or Ruger Sp101 .357 mag. I have been using your 8.2 Universal .45 load, and that’s pretty much what I stick with.

[@plowboysghost]

I like that load pretty well, too. Thanks 👍

[@daleharvey3278]

How close to Lewis county? I cast a 225 GR for .45 I use wheel weight lead .

[@kentuckyheadhunter2413]

@@daleharvey3278 Harlan County

[@johnshields9110]

Former Kentucky Bluegrass boy here! I carried similar arms for years, same calibers. My dear wife gifted me a stainless Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag 7 1/2" and chest rig about the time all these black bears returned to the Eastern woods. I did have to flash it before a crackhead type once; he ran pretty fast!

[@DesertHusker]

I met John Taffin in Las Vegas at a after a class he held on Single action revolvers at the 2007 S.A.S.S. convention in Las Vegas, and he signed a book of his I purchased called Big Bore Revolvers. He is a nice man and gentleman who was more than happy to answer questions.

[@plowboysghost]

That would be an awesome meet!

[@DesertHusker]

I can only imagine the conversation you and Mr. Taffin would have. That's a conversation that I would love to hear. ​@plowboysghost

[@timt8029]

I would love to meet him and Ross Seyfried. I read alot often Ross in the 80s and early 90s.

[@rifleman7.62]

The 3rd handgun i bought was a ruger blackhawk in .41 magnum, it was blued with a 4 5/8 inch barrel, paid 209 bucks for it at a pawn shop back in 93. It was a great gun! I hate that i let it get away.

[@maxmccain8950]

In my area we have bears, but not much anymore, but we have a LOT of mountain lions. There have been a few incidents over the last couple of years. They seem to be getting bolder. I carried a 41 mag Blackhawk for several years and felt perfectly safe. I don’t get out as much anymore. Getting older and just can’t do what I used to. Any of those guns of yours would be perfect. I do really like the 41 mag. Under rated caliber for sure. Great video sir, keep them coming. Yes, revolvers are pistols too. They have always have been.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you, sir. I have grown to revere .41 Magnum a lot, lately. I really want one in a Blackhawk platform to go with this Model 57, but I really love the Model 57, too. As you said..the cartridge is very underrated.

[@fredjacobsen5025]

Loving it! N.C. SOCV Rebel living in Idaho.

[@jeremyreed1729]

My favorite revolver is a Ruger Redhawk 4.2 inch 45 that Ruger machined to accept moonclips or you can use 45LC without the moonclips. Any 45 auto can be used in the moonclips including 45acp, 45 super, 460 Rowland, and 45 Winchester magnum. Very wide power range in 45LC or the auto lines. My favorite loads are a 45LC +P load and 45 Win mag load. My new Ruger Redhawk Alaskan in 454 is a close second. It gets the 45LC +P since we don't have anything really big in my area.

[@tobylopez445]

Totally agree! Revolvers have always been called Pistols. In Spanish Pistolero means a pistol Totten hombre. Pistol = Pistola 😊

[@Briarpatchblades]

I'm 60 years old and got my first .44 Magnum when I was 12 in the form of a S&W Model 29 4-screw with a 4" barrel. I killed my first handgunned deer at 13. You could say I was raised with a .44 Magnum. Yep...250 Keith over 22 grs. of 2400 and I wore out 3 4" 29's doing so. Since that time I've used and killed game with a handgun from .22LR to .500 Linebaugh Maximum. I agree the .45 Colt is an excellent killer on game, but I've come to learn that once you shoot through your game and let air out and air in...its all just a mute point, but I agree a heavy cast bullet with a wide meplat can't be denied in regard to terminal performance. I carry a handgun every day and these days when bumming around my wooded property surrounded by more woods...I carry a 4" S&W Model 629...an older pinned and recessed sixgun. It's compact enough and delivers good power. When carried in a good belt rig its comfortable for hours on end. I'll admit these days I don't beat my hands and body up with extreme heavy loads as they're simply just not necessary for my uses. Been there...done that!😂 God bless....

[@timt8029]

Really enjoyed reading your post. Can you give details on the .500 Maximum? I'm a huge Linebaugh fan and can't imagine getting to shoot a .500 maximum or .475 maximum for that matter.

[@Briarpatchblades]

The .500 Linebaugh Long is a 1.6" length case rather than the 1.4" .500 Linebaugh. The guns were built on Ruger .357 Maximum frames with a custom 5-shot cylinder. When shot to potential they are absolutely brutal in regard to recoil. I've broken the middle finger on my right hand, not once, but twice! Yep! A little slow on the uptake I'll agree!! Too much sugar for a dime as my daddy used to say! Thousands upon thousands of rounds fired from John's custom revolver over the years in .45 Colt to .500 Long...he was a good friend...I sure do miss him for sure!

[@timt8029]

@chucksmith8382 You sir, are a treasure to communicate with. I've never even seen one in person but have been a huge fan since Ross Seyfrieds articles years ago. I've read both John's articles and John Taffins as well. Did you ever shoot the .475 maximum? I sure wish I'd bit the bullet and had John build a gun. Making my day talking to you. I've got Max Prasaacs book on big bore revolvers and refer to it regularly.

[@timt8029]

@chucksmith8382 If I may ask, did you shoot the guns that John owned or did you have some yourself? If you had to rate the recoil of all 5 of John's cartridges, how would you rate them?

[@Briarpatchblades]

I'm referring to guns that I personally owned. However, I have been fortunate enough to handle and shoot lots of others owned by people over the years. I would rate the .500 Long to be the recoil champion in my experiences. The .475 Long, which I've never owned but have shot does have the quickest recoil response by a little over the the .500 Long. I've been fortunate to know and shoot with some of the pioneers and promoters of big bore handguns in my lifetime and have learned a great deal from them all. I'm 60 years old now and don't really shoot the big guns much any longer...been there...done that. I carry a handgun each day and its usually a 4" .44 Magnum...it does what I need it to do and I've never felt undergunned.

[@Cowboy7350]

Still Just A Dedicated .357 Fanboy Single Or Double Action

[@mrmicro22]

Consolidating calibers is a smart move.

[@Cowboy7350]

@@mrmicro22 I Keep Everything.357 Mag 2 686's Paired With A New Production Winchester 1873 Along With 2 Model 60's Other Then That A Henry Single Shot Chambered In 45/70 Government And A 590 A-1 Retrograde 12 Gauge Figure That Covers All The Bases I Avoid Any NATO Rounds i.e. .762 .556. And 9 mm Like The Plague Commonality Is Key

[@mikerobinson3672]

357mag has put plenty of food on my table. From Hogs to Deer. If you only have a handgun in 357, get a rifle in it as well. The longer barrel makes that cartridge shine. And depending on the rifle action you can turn the loads up pretty hot without issues. Obviously if reloading hot 357s put some type of safety in place so You dont chamber it in a small frame handgun.

[@Cowboy7350]

@@mikerobinson3672 I Have My Revolvers Paired With A Winchester 73

[@jakeoutdoors9600]

I have an early unconverted 3 screw flattop Ruger in 44 Mag with the 6.5 inch barrel. That is a very comfortable gun to shoot even with max loads. I enjoy carrying that firearm in the woods. It has enough power to do anything I need it to do in my area and it is half the weight of my 500 S&W. Makes for easy packing. Also my reproduction 1858 with a 45 Colt conversion cylinder and full wad cutters loaded down to under 850fps is also a comfortable carry.

[@roosterfish3248]

I have used a 6 inch 41 magnum for years. I have taken several deer and a few hogs with it. Ive used jhp from several manufacturers, and several different cast bullets. Seldom had any of them stop in an animal, and ive been really impressed with the caliber. Gt bullets cast a 250 grain hp that has done very well for me. Ive used a 45 acp to take a couple deer and a couple hogs. A 200 grain h&g style swc loaded with enough unique powder to get a little over 1000 fps. It has worked well, but the longest shot ive had was about 40 yards. A 255 grain 45 bullet at 1000 fps would be a good combination of a good hunting bullet, and controllable recoil. Thanks for the video.

[@gregentwistle5105]

Great video sir, I grew up reading Keith, Skeleton, and Taffin. Been a revolver guy for many decades. Two of my favorites for hiking the woods are my 3rd Gen 4 3/4” SAA in 45Colt, and a Flattop Ruger Bisely 44Spl 5 1/2” with giraffe bone grips. Both in ElPaso Threepersons holsters. Both loaded with hard cast Buffalo Bore ammo.

[@plowboysghost]

You have very fine taste in firearms, too! Thanks!

[@Erik_m509]

Few years ago I bought a Lipseys Ruger Flattop Bisley Blackhawk 4 5/8” .44 Special. Great packing gun. Loaded with Buffalo Bore 200 grain hardcast full wadcutters.

[@plowboysghost]

That has to be sweet!

[@dougrogers835]

Always love watching your videos. I am 67 years old and I did not realize until I jumped back into the collector market a couple years ago that the mainstream gun guys want plastic semi auto's. I own a couple 9 mm and 45 auto. Thats it. All of my collection is 357, 41,and 44 mag revolvers Smith & Wesson along with some S&W 38 and 44 special. Also a few Ruger revolvers. All pre 1980 revolvers back to 1903. You could not give me a Glock for free. LOL Keep up the good work!

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you, much🍻

[@jamesbutton233]

I totally agree with you. A revolver is probably the best option for packing in the mountains. I think a larger bore is better than any 10mm pistol.

[@j_c_hunt]

Great Video. I’m a 45 Colt lover myself, and have been exploring and learning the cartridge more recently. I’ve been trying the loadings of Skelton, Keith, and the tamer of Linebaugh. I shoot all mine from a 5 1/2” Blackhawk. But like you mentioned I get into other moods, and I’ve had a strong want for a N frame or Redhawk in either 45 Colt or 44 Special/Magnum. We’ll see what I come up with. I recently got what I need to get started casting, so we’ll see where I end up in these adventures. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and I look forward to your next video.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you.. and Merry Christmas to you, as well.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

A man in Africa had dignitaries watch from an elevated position as he snuck up and dropped an elephant and a Cape Buffalo with his 41 magnum S&W N-frame revolver. They approved handgun hunting in that African territory after that.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

@@exothermal.sprocketit was a 265 grain hard cast gas check flat point and the story is found in Max Prasac’s excellent Book of Handgun Hunting Revolvers.

[@plowboysghost]

That is impressive!

[@gilgsn]

I have a Blackhawk in .41 Mag, excellent revolver. I still prefer the SAA, being a little bit smaller. Mine is in .38-40, built in 1897. i just ordered an Uberti SAA in .45 Colt. All those have a 4-5/8" barrel. I love the concept of the packing pistol, even though here in France carrying one outside is strictly prohibited. My dream packing revolver would be the Freedom Arms 97 in .41 Mag! Excellent video, thank you!

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you. The SAA sized SA is about the pinnacle of a packing pistol revolver, in my opinion. I really hate to hear that you are denied the ability to actually pack a pistol, though. France is somewhere I'd like to see, but places with such restrictions on handgun carry will prevent me from even visiting.

[@gilgsn]

@@plowboysghost never lose that right!

[@sixshooter4570]

Nice assortment of revolvers. I love the .45 colt myself. I own an old model Ruger Vaquero in stainless steel 5 ½ barrel. A Ruger Bisley New Model BlackHawk in stainless steel with a 5 ½ barrel and a Standard Manufacturing case hardened 5½ barrel with one piece fancy grips. All in .45 colt. Also, have a Freedom Arms 6" barrel in .44 magnum in stainless steel with a factory 3 lb. trigger job and a fluted cylinder. Some .357 magnums as well.

[@reesex3882]

For a couple of years now, I’ve taken an interest in Single Action revolvers. Originally, I wanted to buy one in .357 Magnum. However, after watching a couple of your videos on the benefits of owning one, I’m seriously leaning towards getting one in .45 Colt. In my opinion, besides a .357 Magnum, a .45 Colt is another choice as a Survival/Outdoors/Backpacking gun. Thanks for opening my eyes to this caliber.

[@Ammo08]

My general carry gun around the farm is a Ruger NM Blackhawk, 4 5/8 barrel, 41 Magnum. I have more than few favorite reloading recipes. Generally it's a 215 grain Keith style bullet from Missouri bullet over 8 grains of Universal. More than what I will ever need here in the Southern Ozarks.

[@hoosierhandgunner6232]

That's a good looking table of guns. That .41 Mag is a sweet revolver. Great round. Thanks for the video!

[@Zulutime44]

My favorite belt pistol for packing through the woods, is my old .44 magnum, a S&W model 29-2, with a lightweight 6.5 inch barrel which was made for a S&W model 24. In a Lawrence holster on a GI pistol belt, I'm perfectly armed for about any situation.

[@Paladin1873]

A few years back I snagged an Elmer Keith Special, i.e., a 4 5/8" Ruger Flattop 44 Special, and it is the sweetest shooting SA pistol I own. What I've always wanted is a SAA 44 Special with a 4" barrel. In his handgun book Elmer mentioned one such custom conversion a gunsmith friend made. It seemed like an interesting setup because the shortened ejector rod housing should still be able to eject an empty case (something the 3 1/2" Model P Jr won't do). Speaking of 4", this year I picked up an old S&W Model 58 41 Magnum. It looks like a heavy barrel S&W Model 10 on steroids but kicks a lot harder. It technically has less recoil than a Model 29 44 Magnum, but I honestly can't feel the difference. I suppose it depends on the load chosen.

[@chuckmccullough5382]

I have a 4" target bulldog and it definitely fits this category. But you don't want to shoot skeeter loads too often. Like grabbing ahold of a moving freight train.

[@ArmeroPR]

Right there with you Sir, love 4-5” revolvers and lately find myself carrying them almost exclusively. That size revolver just feels right and does well ballistically. Also agree with the Rugers. I like carrying 6 and having the transfer bar. I don’t care about it being like a Colt because it’s not.

[@BR549-2]

Great video sir. In the true Taffin definition my PPP is my 4 inch model 29 loaded with a 245 Keith bullet (16:1) over 8.5gr unique. Overkill for some stuff but enough for most.

[@plowboysghost]

An awesome and classic choice. Elmer Keith is smiling down at you!

[@TheHappy2cu]

Thanks for the video. I see George Dickel on your videos. I am George Dickel fan as well. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@plowboysghost]

I am. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you, as well

[@DThomas1976]

George Dickel used to be in my rotation. I can’t decide, got to keep it mixed up or I get tired of one then can’t find the other.

[@daleharvey3278]

Happy holidays to the dickel gang

[@plowboysghost]

🤠🥃@@daleharvey3278 ("Dickel Gang".....🤔 I like that!)

[@TimberTramp]

I just picked up a 6.5” 41 mag with base pin upgrade and bisley hammer installed. I went with 6.5 because I can have it cut back and a Bowen sight installed, easy peasy

[@titanscerw]

Merry Christmass to you and yours! Thank you for the talk, some good insights. Auto calibers in revolving pistols are also completely beyond me. God bless!

[@plowboysghost]

I know what you mean. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you/ y'all, as well!

[@russelllee8696]

I have a ruger super black hawk in .41 mag. Backing up a Henry big bore lever . love both of them

[@MichaelKitchen-ol1ss]

A very honest outlook on some nice gats. I too, like carrying my single action revolver (a first generation Ruger Vaquero) but I also like to carry a double action as an option. I like the 41 mag but at this point, I don't really want to get into another caliber to load so I will stick to my 38/357's, 44's and my favorite, the 45 colt. I also picked up a Smith and Wesson 1917 in 45 ACP and found that I really enjoy shooting it. I can see why it's so popular for revolver competitions. If you get a chance, check it out.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

I have a redhawk in 45C came with the moon clips for 45acp, has a 4.2 or 4.5" barrel, I dont recall, but it is great to carry for hunting, defense, etc... the 230g rem HTP's are great and easy to shoot, I have also fired the 325g hardcast Buff Bore thru it and m,an look out! the recoil is similiar to a 454 raging bull I fired one time.. but no doubt it would get the job done.

[@plowboysghost]

No doubt! Thanks!

[@AA-gj3kt]

I have the five and a half inch Redhawk in .45 Colt and love it. It is a handful. 👍👍!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you/y'all.

[@michigunsanta8680]

I do like the caliber convertibles, I had the RedHawk 45LC/acp convertible (sold it for what I bought in new during the pandemic) but it was cool to shoot cheap ball 45acp ammo in it. 👍🏻

[@Mike-zw7fq]

What gun would you carry if on your motorcycle camping in the mountains? And riding the back gravel roads in Idaho and Montana? Also, the trick to carrying larger Revolvers is a wide belt and a good holster. Or like you've said, a chest holster. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@kirkgardner8772]

Ruger has a 4 inch blued in 44 special. I think his name was Jeff Quinn model, with “Gunblast”

[@Skaramine]

Golly, I remember heading to Gunblast for reviews every week twenty years ago.

[@kevinlewis8137]

@@SkaramineRIP to a good man.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Merry Christmas to you and yours PlowBoy.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you...and Merry Christmas to you/ y'all!

[@gusr6]

I appreciate you posting this video. I have a 5th gen Colt SAA and I’m a bit scared to shoot 40gr of 3F. I’ll grow some balls soon enough and up my charge from 35gr. All the best from Australia.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you!

[@grassblade63]

I just got back from breakfast in town, where I was carrying my 5 1/2" .357 single action. I wear this gun a lot, especially if I'm going to be horseback, or out on the farm that day. Love them single actions.

[@mkshffr4936]

I totally understand downloading. Sometimes you feel like a Jalapeno sometimes you feel like an Anaheim.

[@RevolverTv]

Yep I just bought a s&w model 57 no dash too but it's a 6 inch. It's my favorite gun right now yep.

[@plowboysghost]

I'd love to have a 6" Model 57, too

[@RevolverTv]

@@plowboysghost it's an S prefix serial number too. Is yours an N or S prefix serial #?

[@plowboysghost]

@@RevolverTv Mines an N prefix..1980 shipped

[@RevolverTv]

@@plowboysghost oh okay they said mine was made in 63 but wasn't shipped until 64

[@bjdog42]

My Redhawk 4.25 45colt/45acp is quite comfortable to shoot with midrange Buffalo Bore loads but runs about 100 feet per second behind my Blackhawk 4 5/8 with the same loads. The Blackhawk chambers are a bit tighter. I did run one cylinder of 45acp thru it to see what it was like & it kinda felt like shooting a light 38. I failed to see the point of any more. I've got Buffalo Bore ammo for my GP100 44 but haven't chronographed it. It hits pretty good at 30 yards but ammo's too hard to get to practice much with it & brass has been all but impossible to find. Fortunately, I'm well stocked on 45colt brass.

[@williammecham7038]

I completely agree with everything you have said . my favorite revolver is my ruger blackhawk in .45 colt with a 4 5/8 barrel . load it light or beef it up . great gun and yeah I call it a pistol . by the way I've lived on Kodiak Island for 39 years and never had to pistol whip a bear .

[@theoriginalOSOK]

44 Magnum is more than 41 Magnum.... if it matters. And yes, the 45 Colt+P is more than 44 Mag by a bit.... but as you say, it doesn't really matter to the dirt on the other side of your intended target.

[@richstephens9928]

Great videos and great insight. Merry Christmas

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@bigmike3487]

Fine video,...... excellent insight. The .45 Colt is my favorite Hog round.

[@plowboysghost]

.45 Colt's been getting it done for 150 years! Thanks!

[@thomthompson9217]

I ran across your KZbin channel in the last few months. I finally found someone out there who likes the 45 long Colt as much as I do. I have a new model Blackhawk that I used for my first single action project. After going through the gun and doing an action/trigger job I decided to change the funky aluminum grip frame and replace it with a stainless steel grip frame. After doing that I had to hand fit it with elkhorn grips.

[@plowboysghost]

Sounds like you're on the right path 🍻

[@fjb4932]

thomthompson, Once he drops that "long" from his 45 Colt vocabulary , we'll get along fine . . . ☆

[@thomthompson9217]

@@fjb4932 Yup….45 Colt…how’s that?😏

[@fjb4932]

@@thomthompson9217 A good pardner . . .

[@JWheeler331]

Def. lots of good choices out there for powerful "perfect packin" pistols. My fav is still the Blackhawk in 45 or Flattop 44 special. They just have the ability to load whatever type of load you want. Good video man. Hope you have a Merry Christmas also.

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks, brother 🍻...and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ericbrabham3640]

Great video. And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Plowboy.

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks .and Merry Christmas/ Happy New Year to you, too.

[@kenstory6713]

i always enjoy your videos i learn a lot from them,i have a blackhawk 45 colt plan on getting a redhawk 45 colt

[@plowboysghost]

Sweet. Thanks!

[@bluescatreimer]

Hey Plowboy, thanks for mentioning BK Grip Adapter cause since Pachmayr stopped making em they are really hard to find. I have a Colt New Service that has an old Pachmayr grip adapter on it and it's getting close to the end of its life span and is going to need to be replaced. I have big hands but I need a grip adapter with that one. Nice collection of shootin irons, all good choices . Y'all have a Merry Christmas!

[@plowboysghost]

When I got this N prefix, 1980-shipped Model 57, it had a Hogue Super Ugly-style Monogrip on it (which I quickly gave away). A fellow KZbinr (A.R. American) sent me a new pair of Alatamont bonded ivory panels for it and I was instantly hooked on the look and the lines. What I wasn't crazy about was the fit to my L-XL hands. I bought that BK hoping it would help, having never handled one so adorned, and without a doubt it greatly improved the feel and fit to my hand. I will own BK adapters for other guns, in the future. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you/ ya'll, as well !

[@ClaudioSoria-j6x]

I got a357 Taurus revolver in 78, mostly shoot 38 special in it, and a little 22revolver, only pistols I've ever owned still shoots fine all beat up but wouldn't sell them for anything

[@tomstone6247]

I bought a Ruger RedHawk 5050 a couple of weeks ago , hard to find , it's stamped .45 acp / .45 colt , fun to shoot , 4.2" barrel , very heavy but needed for the recoil , Always interesting info , take care .

[@plowboysghost]

@@tomstone6247 Congrats!

[@kevinward8915]

Very good video, we are kindred spirits, have all of Elmer Keith’s , Skeeter Skelton and John Taffin’s books. Have Ruger Blackhawks in .347, .41 mag, .44 special, .44 magnum and .45 colt, and a bunch double action Ruger and Smiths in all the same calibers.

[@plowboysghost]

@@kevinward8915 You have good taste, then 😁👍

[@kylewood8327]

Beautiful looking pack of pistols!

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you, much!

[@timt8029]

Just found you channel and love it. I recently have acquired a couple single actions and really like them. Glad to know I'm no the only one who goes through moods with what I like to use.

[@mikerobinson3672]

Im honestly a packen Rifle kind of guy. You will see me with a Rifle more often than a handgun. H&R handi Rifle in 357mag has solved all the issues I have had so far in my new Home, Arkansas. I have several barrels fitted to that action but the 357mag gets the most use. And its cheap to shoot. I am messing with a TC encore pistol in 357mag and 30-30win. I could carry that in a good chest rig.

[@plowboysghost]

..and there's inspiration for another video! Perfect Packin' Rifles...or carbines.. Thanks! 🍻

[@redesert_boy8202]

I’m with you mr. plowboysghost, when I was young pistols were revolvers absolutely. Pistoleros didn’t carry twin Glocks in the old west…lol. To me a 4” - 4 3/4” is pretty much optimal for carry, but for better hunting 5.5” or more seems best. For carry only I have at times wanted the .45 Colt 3.75” with or without Bisley Lipsey’s SA or the same in .44 Mag so you could run .44 Spl for self defense. Yes Garrett Cartridges RHO, thanks for bringing those up sir! Don’t worry plowboysghost sir, I bought a Harley Davidson FLRT Freewheeler 3 wheeler in Performance Orange and still wanting another Blackhawk up here in Montana lol….rode it today! Thanks sir and Merry Christmas to you and you family!

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks...and Merry Christmas!

[@thewatcher611]

Hey man! I have the Ruger Redhawk 4.2", in .45 Colt! It's an absolute tank, yes. I got it just because it can handle all the hot loads. I have put some rounds through this that would for sure blow up other guns. It runs perfectly, and is a joy to shoot. I haven't hunted with a revolver yet, but that's what I'm working on. As far as auto cartridges in revolvers....Well, I have a Ruger GP100 in 10mm. I have decided that 10mm is the only one worthy of going in a revolver. For me, anyway. I like to shoot it, and I do have an Auto pistol in 10mm, and both will shoot up all my left over .40 S&W, back when that's all I had. Thanks for the vids, I like your pistol talks, and look forward to what else you have to share!

[@philipseward6207]

Just found your channel and love it. I have many Ruger single action revolvers and I am going to pick up a Pietta Californian in 9mm for cheaper shooting ( I know you don’t like auto calibers in revolvers, lol). Keep up the content, it sure beats another Glock video.

[@plowboysghost]

Thank you!

[@chuckventers2273]

One of the best pistols I’ve ever shot was a 4 5/8” Blackhawk in 41 magnum the next being a colt trooper they were both really accurate be a tough choice between the two

[@plowboysghost]

Awesome. I will have the BH in .41 mag...sooner or later.

[@thomasroot620]

The revolver is a type of pistol, so is the muzzle loading flintlock, and so is the auto. They're all pistols, just different subcategories.

[@plowboysghost]

Exactly.

[@jeremyp2295]

A 41 mag like yours is on my list but I think i would rather have the fixed sight version. I have been really enjoying my 1917 right now while working outside. I normally carry a 4 &5/8 usfa rodeo in 38 special it is a heavy dude but you quickly forget about it. That single action design is really perfect for every day hard use. It keeps the dirt out of the important bits. It always runs. Hangs in the hand like it was born there. I can operate it with heavy work gloves on. Like everything from that era it's designed for working with never a wasted movement purpose built for efficiency. My flattop 44 special is a 4&5/8 and a great packing gun and will handle any load I'd want to use with ease. N frames are my favorite Smith and Wesson. I love them all for different reasons but single action army will always reign Supreme

[@plowboysghost]

You have great taste in firearms!

[@jeremyp2295]

We haven't even broached the subject of rifles yet. Seems like handguns are more popular and interesting

[@anthonyhurtado1131]

Love them all.

[@ColtDee]

Great chat very friendly and informative, well liked absolutely fine.

[@scottzipperer6146]

I have a 7 and 10 inch Redhawk in 44mag heavy its excessive but very accurate .I love big bore

[@iwsbull1417]

For my packing pistols it would have to be single action from my choices as the only da I have are SRH’s. I will say the SRH revolvers might be some of the best hunting revolvers ever made but not sure they are what I would call a PPP. I have a 4 3/4” flattop 44 special that might be about perfect, as you can load up a Keith load and it matches white box 44 mag. The other one is a BFR 5” in 500L because it is just an awesome round that is only about 7 ounces heavier than the flattop ( both unloaded). I finally bought a Colt clone 5.5” but have yet to shoot it but I will say I can definitely see the appeal of one and they are good to go up to tier 2 loads so I will hopefully be getting acquainted with it this coming year.

[@plowboysghost]

Like the RH, the SRH is sure strong enough to earn and maintain it's reputation for strength, but that comes at a weight/size price! You have awesome tastes in guns!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

My model 329PD is my Personal Perfect Packing Powerful Pistol!!!

[@plowboysghost]

And it is a lightweight powerhouse! I wish I still had my 329pd.

[@plowboysghost]

I wish I still had my 329pd. It's a featherweight powerhouse.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

@@plowboysghost I made mine a little heavier by installing a stainless steel fluted Model 629 cylinder on my 329PD and making a pencil holder out the titanium cylinder it came with.

[@plowboysghost]

@@jeffreylocke8808 👍

[@townings9185]

Elmer Keith , six gun is a good book . Alot of good info . I like 357 , 44 special , 44 mag and 45 colt rounds. CCW 357 or 44. A good belt and holster makes carrying a large revolver easy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .

[@kylewood8327]

For me the “perfect packing pistol” is a S&W 66, 2 1/2in. .357 for IWB carry. For OWB carry the Ruger Blackhawk, 4 5/8 .357 is the other.

[@thewinddownwithpauldixon]

Great information! It gives me a lot to ponder. Now that I've seen the full video and the short, as crazy as it sounds my rock island 4 inch .38 with wood grips is pretty handy. I travel with 2 holsters for it an iwb and a flap holster. It conceals well iwb and the flap holster is great in bad weather camping. The gun is kinda my beater like an old pick up truck it just works well.

[@plowboysghost]

No doubt....thanks!

[@mikerollins8272]

They're all fully loaded and Dangerous as hell...this man should be President.MACA Make America COUNTRY Again

[@plowboysghost]

😁😁 I really appreciate the support and the kind word, but I'm nowhere near good enough to help the way I'd have to in order to live with myself....were the responsibility mine.

[@keneest3918]

You are on the right track with the 41mag. Gotta advise you to try it out of a henry carbine. It rocks. My 4 5/8 ruger black been with me since the 80's. I have the rest of the black hawk crew but like you ,I'm always picking up the 45 lc , or 41. Just love both. Ever thought about a black powder 41 mag load?

[@plowboysghost]

Thanks. I haven't really considered running.41 mag with BP. I am planning to pick up some .41 Special brass for smokeless, though.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

4.75 inch 45 Colt is my packing gun in the mountains. 255 gr hard cast bullet at 900 fps is a serious defender.

[@plowboysghost]

Yes, sir, it sure is. Good to hear from you, old friend!

[@jeffkone839]

Merry Christmas buddy I enjoy watching you🎄🕊️🎅 and a happy new year🎉

[@Skaramine]

I consider the "perfect packing" to be medium weight and nicely balanced. Of course, I put a 3 1/2 inch N Frame in that category, but I'm only 5'6".

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Man that 4 3/4 SAA of yours is just beautiful with that worn finish. I have always fet a 4 3/4 SAA is the most pointable pistol ever made. Merry Christmas plowboy and I promise I will get that wood out to you soon

[@plowboysghost]

I agree with you. That length of SAA is a great carrying, great handling, platform..and .45 Colt has been getting it done for roughly 150 years! 10-4 on the wood, and thanks, brother!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Plowboys Ghost Ruger makes a Ruger Redhawk convertible 45 Colt and 45 ACP with a 1 in 16 barrel twist 4 inch long barrel. Garrett Cartridges of Texas has a special load for that revolver using a 405 grain hard-cast gas check bullet since it uses a 1 in 16 barrel twist. That would be a Packing Pistol too.

[@cowboytj1000]

I have a 45 colt ruger red hawk stainless steel in the neighborhood of 4" barrel had it for years I think I bought it around 2007

[@plowboysghost]

Awesome 😎

[@cowboytj1000]

A month ago I picked up a 5.5" redhawk in 45 colt to go with the 4" redhawk I have

[@roystubenrauch5625]

I love my M57 ! I have had several 44's , Blackhawks, M29, Redhawks. the 41 is a beast that I can get to beat the 44 ballistics with the reduced recoil. Also would love a 41 Blackhawk

[@plowboysghost]

I did add a brand new 4-5/8" Blackhawk .41 Magnum to my tiny collection, a little over a month ago.

[@TimberTramp]

I’m looking at getting a 3.75” super blackhawk bisley next😊

[@plowboysghost]

Awesome!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

A BFR Bisley model with a 454 Casull chambered octagon barrel profile 6.5 inch barrel and quad ported would be my pick. 1 in 16 barrel twist. Could use heavy 45 Colt too.

[@brianneeley9455]

Love your channel and agree but mine are for bear defense mostly SA/DA Super Redhawk Alaskan 44mag 2.5 barrel w/ Buffalo Bore or Underwood 340grain +P+. Super Redhawk 480. Hunting for a Super Blackhawk 454 4 3/4 barrel.

[@mkshffr4936]

I too like the Blackhawk in 41 and 44 mag. The 44 Special is a great round but in many states it is not legal for large game since the case is too short. I think I might actually go for the 5" Schofield in 45 LC. It covers it all and for defense as using 45 S&W brass it is just as quick to reload as an N frame. For a DA it is just as difficult. Again the Model 57 is a great piece as is the model 29. The Redhawk is clunkier and bulkier but it is hard to come up with a more rugged DA revolver. Of course all of this is cost no object. Truth be told I would probably settle for one of the new Rossi 4" 357s since I am not in Griz country.

[@plowboysghost]

A lot of great options and mentions in that!

[@tombryant6061]

I’m on the lookout for the same…. Blackhawk .41 magnum 4 5/8” barrel …. I have all the other calibers… love those Blackhawks

[@mikecompton6401]

I got a new model Blackhawk in 45 colt and ruger made me a 45 acp cylinder for it

[@joeltowle2737]

All 3 of my SAA clones are 5.5" barrel. 357 mag, 44.mag, and 45 Colt.

[@plowboysghost]

They should be well balanced.

[@joeltowle2737]

@@plowboysghost the 357 is different. 1860 grip, Bisley hammer, octagon barrel, and regular 1873 trigger. Pietta, I bought it from Cabela's!

[@Ammo08]

Did that Ruger Blackhawk come with the aluminum grip frame in the white or did you have that done?

[@plowboysghost]

I stripped it down to bare aluminum.

[@Ammo08]

With acetone or an abrasive wheel?@@plowboysghost

[@plowboysghost]

@@Ammo08 320, 600, amd 1000 grit sandpaper

[@carycary5824]

Plastic Fantastic’s😂 You’re the best !!! What do you think about the Taurus Deputy SA in .357 mag. ? Thinking about buying one to carry on my tractor.

[@blackforest270]

You need to try the Freedom Arms model 97 in 45 Colt, the size of a Colt SAA, the strength of a Ruger Blackhawk and the Quality of Freedom Arms.

[@Wastelandman7000]

And Merry Christmas to you and yours sir!

[@ronkay1573]

Hunting pistols are the following: Ruger super Blackhawk 3-screw 7.5” in 44mag. Freedom Arms 83 with a 6” in 475 Linebaugh.

[@plowboysghost]

Nice 👍

[@DasWaldCafe]

Carrying a heavier gun is not that big a deal but it does take a bit of getting used to (it's more the size). The new aluminum/scandium guns are marvels but they have their limitations (bullets pulling out of their cases and of course recoil). Having carried fairly large defensive guns (concealed) it is possible but requires much more planning than pocket guns. I'm not overly concerned with weight as I am size. For reference I've carried (concealed) full sized 1911s and .357 revolvers before even in formal business attire. Is it a PITA....yes. Can it be done....yes. Good song belt and the right pants help.

[@johnnottahcal5725]

Man I am so enamored with the 69. I don’t usually go for a frosted finish pistol but I go for this here 69. Didn’t keep a 329, didn’t keep nothing 44 special (so far) cuz why, when I can buy 44 large and load lite when I want to. I’ve done big guns but now just want as big as I can carry daily. I can walk the dog and appendix this 69. I ain’t got Grizz in my neighborhood.

[@lukehorning3404]

All beautiful guns for me that Rad Hawk would be perfect 👍

[@jamesa.7604]

Showing some nice artillery there, Mr. Plowboy. I like that Model 57 you got there in .41 Magnum. Just saw the Ruger Bisley Vaquero in .45 Colt with the poly/ivory grips and I think I need to find one of those. It was said that Bisley Grip might be better on the hand shooting those high-power .45 Colt Plus P loads. What are your thoughts on that? Also like your hat.